2 pandas
1 orphanage visit...
PRICELESS!!!!!
We were greeted at the gate by the director and ushered into a conference room where the girls' nanny hugged the girls with tears in her eyes.
We were able to review the girls' files. The director presented the girls with necklaces with stones from the Yangtze River.
We saw the boxes that contained the washing machines we donated. The girl's Chinese names were posted on the outside of the boxes. The girls were very proud to recognize their own names. The director seemed sincerely greatful that we had brought the girls back to their hometown to visit. He was thrilled to see how happy and healthy they are now. The nanny said that she still remembers June 22, 1998 when she brought the girls to us. She recognized each of them and made personal comments about each. She was thrilled with the photo album that we had brought with pictures of 12 children from Yibin. She was so excited each time she turned the page and saw another familiar face. We went on a tour and were able to see the baby room. The girls all want a little sister!
When we went into the crib room there were 3 more nannies that were able to recognize and call each girl by name... more tears-even our tour guide!
The director took us for a tour around town and showed us the finding places, showed us where the three rivers meet and recommended a wonderful restaurant where we were treated like royalty in our own private room. We seemed to attract attention whereever we went and a newspaper reporter appeared out of nowhere and followed us.
WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
3 comments:
Nope, no tears in my eyes reading this...nosireebob, i'm a big grown man! thanks for taking time to share barb. unbelievable that you got to meet the same nurses. Amazing they would remember those baby girls! great story...jim
Hi Barb and Em,
I can't wait to see you and hear your stories about the pandas, orphanage, all the sights and experiences you have had. The memories you have from this trip will be with you always. It's so nice you were with the group and were able to share this experience with them. You got such a nice welcome at the orphanage. The people who work there sound very kind.
Have a safe trip back to the US!
Love, Nancy
Babs & Em,
Your orphanage visit sounds like it was the highlight of the trip! It was so touching to read and I love the title you gave your blog!! I hope it was all as positive as you made it sound!
Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing stories in person!
See you soon. Safe trip home.
Babs
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